Wheems Organic Farm Bothy and Campsite

Se priser og bestill 9.6 10 vurderinger
View on a sunny day (added by manager 03 Jul 2023)
Yurt at sunset (added by manager 03 jul 2023)
Sea view from the pitches (added by manager 03 jul 2023)
Wooden pods (added by manager 03 jul 2023)

Fancy going organic on Orkney? Stroll over to South Ronaldsay for a stay at Wheems Organic Farm Bothy and Campsite, a small site five minutes’ drive from St Margaret's Hope. As befits an organic farm, this is a place that’s also big on eco-friendly travel and upcycling – there’s a bike shed for passing cyclists and meals can be prepped in the covered campers’ kitchen (which has been kitted out with two double hobs, a small oven, a microwave, a large fridge, fridge-freezer and all sorts of crockery, pans and utensils) and eaten in the nearby dining area. Naturally, you’ll be wanting to base your meals round that fab organic produce: fresh things including eggs and veg are on sale in the honesty shop along with various dry goods, and guests are encouraged to pick herbs and salad leaves from the garden (or to splash a bit of water over the plants if they’re looking a touch thirsty). You’re never far from the sea on Orkney, and at Wheems the sea views are something of a giveaway that it’s a trifling 10-minute trot to get to the sandy beach at Newark Bay. There are also some great coast walks to be had and some top twitching locally or on boat trips from Kirkwall, half an hour away. If you fancy a pint or need to pick up something not stocked in the shop it’s a 40-minute stroll to St Margaret's Hope.

Type campingplass

Teltplasser 16
Bobilplasser 8
Hytter, stuer eller småhytter 9
Åpen nå
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  • Ingen biler/motorsykler kan parkeres på plassen/ved enheten. Alle biler/motorsykler må parkeres på anviste plasser.
  • Enheter lengre enn 6 meter er ikke tillatt.
  • No chemical waste is allowed on site. Please use only biodegradable dog-waste bags on site - if you don't have any then these are provided in the shower block cupboard.

Språk som snakkes

Engelsk

Åpent fra man. 1. jan. til

Enhetsyper og tilgjengelighet

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Quirky and lovely

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi 10
Anonym Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt eller campingbil på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: Friendly and accommodating. Quirky site with good facilities

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This is a delightful, if a little eccentric place to stay.

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 8
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 6
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi 2
Anonym Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt eller campingbil på gressplen , med strøm

Likte: The hand painted illustrations in the toilets showing views of orcadian landscapes, almost as good as Windows.

Likte ikke: Not much

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It was fabulous, so relaxed, lovely kitchen with cooking facilities and fridge…

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi 10
Avril M. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt eller campingbil på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: It was fabulous, so relaxed, lovely kitchen with cooking facilities and fridge /freezer. Nice showers and the organic shop was great.. got lovely veg to take home.. thank you

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Excellent site full of character

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet Ingen vurdering
Renslighet 10
Wifi Ingen vurdering
Anonym Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt eller campingbil på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: What can I say other than brilliant! A friendly well run site that is rustic and quaint. It’s full of character has a wonderful sea view with free hot showers and a on site shop . A real gem to stay at with a farm yard feel about it. Highly recommended.

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Positive stay and pleasant relaxed location

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 8
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 8
Barnevennlighet Ingen vurdering
Renslighet 10
Wifi 8
Stephen A. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt eller campingbil på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: Very relaxed site yet clean and tidy. Amazing view over coast. Pleasant walk into St Margaret’s Hope with nice pub for food.

Likte ikke: Could be more bin space… overflowing for first two days then left down by entrance for next two days😀

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Breathtaking views

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi Ingen vurdering
Anonym Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt eller campingbil på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: Views

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There are some kitchen facilities and a dining area which is nice…

Alt i alt 8/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 8
Innkvartering 8
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 8
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 8
Wifi Ingen vurdering
Alistair J. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt eller campingbil på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: There are some kitchen facilities and a dining area which is nice for campers. Very nice beach in walking distance where you can see seals.

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Lovely place to camp, strongly recommend the breakfast basket!

Alt i alt 8/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering Ingen vurdering
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter Ingen vurdering
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet Ingen vurdering
Renslighet Ingen vurdering
Wifi Ingen vurdering
Alex D. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt eller campingbil på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: Location and the breakfast basket.

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One of the best camping experiences I have ever had.

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi 2
Anonym Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt eller campingbil på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: A stunning setting overlooking the sea for an authentic island experience. The relaxed vibe doesn’t detract from a very efficient and functional camp site. The facilities(showers, toilets, cooking etc) all constructed from recycled materials. Quirky, clever and very comfortable. A visitors conservatory houses a communal cooking area and a full range of equipment and crockery for sharing, as well as a dining/seating area - a brilliant asset in poor weather (we had brilliant weather but still used this). The site and facilities are very clean and obviously loved by the owners. An honesty shop sells fresh farm produce and local goods. The farm is very convenient to the Pentland ferry. The islands have an excellent road network and so does not feel remote. We didn’t want to leave!

Likte ikke: The Wheems chickens couldn’t keep up with demand for fresh eggs and we missed out on fresh organic eggs on our last morning.

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Lovely site with lots of homely features and facilities.

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet Ingen vurdering
Renslighet 10
Wifi Ingen vurdering
Michael G. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt eller campingbil på gressplen , med strøm

Likte: The campsite has a great setting with super sea views. The friendly owners are currently re-developing the site but the communal kitchen / social area is great, they helpfully provide sufficient equipment to cook a meal etc. Toilets are clean with plenty of hot water, a useful ‘honesty’ shop will help some and the pitches are more than adequate. The campsite has a nice feeling to it which I guess is what the owners are after. Will re-visit and it will be interesting to see how they continue to develop the campsite.

Likte ikke: Nothing

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Funksjoner

Fritidsaktiviteter på stedet

Bar eller klubbhus

Barneklubb

Fisking

Innendørs basseng

Kveldsunderholdning

Lekeplass

Restaurant/Kafé på plassen

Spillerom

Sykkelutleie

TV-rom

Takeaway

Tennis

Treningssenter

Utendørs basseng

Vannsport

Bekvemmeligheter på stedet

Badekar tilgjengelig

Bilparkering ved plassen/enheten

Bærbart toalett

Dusj tilgjengelig

Familietoaletter

Fasiliteter for bevegelseshemmede

Gratis WiFi

Henting fra offentlig transport

Hundepark

Internettilgang

Ispakkekjøling

Kompost-toaletter

Lokalprodukter

Matbutikk

Myntvaskeri

Offentlig telefon

Oppvaskområde

Pub-toaletter

Toalettblokk

Tørkerom

WiFi

Grupper velkomne

Familievennlig

Grupper av samme kjønn velkomne

Motorsykkelvennlig

Studentgrupper velkomne

Regler

Bål tillatt

Griller tilgjengelig

Grilling tillatt

Hunder tillatt

Hunder tillatt hele året

Nyttekjøretøy tillatt

Temaer

Avsidesliggende

Fredelig

Naturparadis

Paradis for vandringsfolk

Spektakulært landskap

Tjenester

Fornybar energi

Gassflasker tilgjengelig

Ladefasiliteter

Ladestasjoner for el-biler

Resirkulering tilgjengelig

Tømming av kjemisk avfall

Bekvemmeligheter i nærheten

Bar i nærheten

Bondens marked i nærheten

Butikk i nærheten

Hundelufteområde i nærheten

Offentlig transport i nærheten

Type

Bondegård

Små (11-25 plasser)

Fritidsaktiviteter i nærheten

Fisking i nærheten

Golf i nærheten

Hesteridning i nærheten

Kano/Kajakk i nærheten

Klatring i nærheten

Restaurant i nærheten

Seiling i nærheten

Sykling i nærheten

Tennis i nærheten

Vannaktiviteter i nærheten

Campingvogner og bobiler

Sesongplasser

Beliggenhet

Wheems Organic Farm Bothy and Campsite

Eastside

South Ronaldsay

Orkney Islands

Skottland

KW17 2TJ

Veibeskrivelse

Tidssone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

58,80884°N
−2,92528°V

Veibeskrivelse av ruten

Wheems is signposted on South Ronaldsay. Look out for white signs with green borders. From St Margaret's Hope, go up the hill to the main road south/north (A961) and turn right towards Burwick. Turn immediately left at the war memorial, marked Eastside. Drive for 1.5 miles past the church hall, over the crossroads, down towards the sea and the site is the first turning on the left.

Nærmeste transport

Jernbane
42,1 km Wick Rail Station
42,6 km Thurso Rail Station
44,9 km Georgemas Junction Rail Station
Ferge
3,3 km St Margarets Hope Ferry Terminal
8,2 km Burwick Sth Ronaldsay Orkney Ferry Terminal
12,2 km Flotta Orkney Ferry Terminal
Flyplass
16,2 km Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport
40,8 km Wick Airport
41,8 km Stronsay Airport

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Lokale attraksjoner

The sea views around here are quite something, but so are the heritage spots – get to grips with the local geology at the Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre (10 minutes’ drive), then take a trip to the Tomb of the Eagles (15 minutes) to see the Stone Age site and follow a path to the secluded remains of a Bronze Age building. If you’re impressed with the upcycling on site, take it to the next level with a visit to the Italian Chapel (15 minutes), where Italian prisoners of war transformed a couple of Nissen huts into a place of worship using bits and pieces scavenged from the local area. Fresh air activities are in fine supply here too – take a walk with a woolly pal from Skate Rumple Orkney Alpacas, tee off at scenic Orkney Golf Club or head into Kirkwall for birdwatching and seal-spotting boat trips (all half an hour away by car). If you prefer your air in compressed form, there’s some excellent (if chilly) scuba diving to be done around the wrecks of Scapa Flow (45 minutes).

Vannkvaliteten ved nærliggende badevann

Navn Avstand Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Dunnet 33,6 km Hav N/A Utmerket Utmerket Utmerket
Thurso 41,6 km Hav N/A Bra Bra N/A

Datakilde: European Environment Agency

Må oppleves

The Castle & Gardens of Mey 25,8 km

Skara Brae 35,6 km

Sykkelruter

Finn lokale ruter i National Cycle Network - over 19000 km med sykkelruter.

Annet

COPINSAY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 02/10/1972) 17,2 km

HOBBISTER (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/11/1972) 18,1 km

The Stacks of Duncansby 19,4 km

MILL DAM (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/05/1993) 26,1 km

HOY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/10/1985) 26,8 km

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